Friday, May 18, 2018

With RuPaul's Drag Race never having been so popular, now's the perfect time to serve up another slice of queer history and representation with the new FX series from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuck and Steven Canals, Pose.

Set in 1987 New York City, the drama explores different segments of life in the Big Apple from the rise of the luxury lifestyle, to the downtown social and literary scene and the ball culture world.

Featuring the largest ensemble of transgender actors in television history, Pose stars the likes of M.J. Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Hailie Sahar and Angelica Ross.
Plus the period drama with also feature the talents of RyanJamaal Swain, Billy Porter, Dyllon Burnside and familiar faces like Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Week and Tatiana Maslany.

Co-creator Steven Canals has written scripts with the likes of Transparent's Our Lady J and transgender rights activist Janet Mock for an authentic voice and feel to the series.
Even in the melting pot of New York City the ball culture provided a gathering place for people who were not welcome together anywhere else, and in today's divisive times that period in history is all the more important to remember.

These fabulous series launch billboards bringing the drama to the L.A. skyline were snapped along the Sunset Strip, San Vicente Boulevard, Olympic Boulevard, Pico Boulevard and 3rd Street from May 14 to May 16, 2018.

Even though you may feel you don't know much about this period of time or the culture, Daily Billboard is sure you'll have a ball learning some fundamental lessons and being entertained by the drama along the way.

Now, strike a Pose.

UPDATED: Pose may have scored tens across the board for its revolutionary authenticity and representation, but how will the freshman series fare at the Emmys this year?

Maybe this 'For your consideration' billboard spied along Pico Boulevard on May 24, 2019, will help garner nominations.